Agomelatine Benefits & Uses

Agomelatine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Agomelatine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken at bedtime
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken at bedtime

Agomelatine Related Warnings

Is the use of Agomelatine safe for pregnant women?

Agomelatine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Agomelatine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Agomelatine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Agomelatine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Agomelatine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Agomelatine again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Agomelatine on the Kidneys?

Agomelatine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Agomelatine on the Liver?

Agomelatine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Agomelatine on the Heart?

Agomelatine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Agomelatine with Other Drugs

Agomelatine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ciprofloxacin

Fluvoxamine

Agomelatine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Agomelatine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Agomelatine

Is this Agomelatine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Agomelatine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Agomelatine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Agomelatine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Agomelatine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Agomelatine can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Agomelatine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Agomelatine

Taking Agomelatine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Agomelatine

Consumption of alcohol and Agomelatine together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe